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   The Note: What Julian Assange Knows About Edward Snowden

   Fri, 28 Jun 2013

   included revelations about the Stuxnet computer virus that was part of a covert U.S.-Israeli cyberattack to sabotage Iran 's nuclear enrichment program. Cartwright, 63, served as the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2007 to
2. Retired Gen. James Cartwright Target in Leak Probe, Source Says

   Fri, 28 Jun 2013

   was part of a covert U.S.-Israeli cyberattack to sabotage Iran 's nuclear enrichment program. Cartwright served as the vice Olympic Games" that used computer code to successfully target Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities to delay that country's efforts
3. Reports: Retired General Under Investigation

   Thu, 27 Jun 2013

   information about a covert cyber attack on Iran 's nuclear facilities, according to media temporarily disabled 1,000 centrifuges that the Iranians were using to enrich uranium. Congressional programming error that allowed it to escape Iran 's Natanz plant and sent it out on the
4. Read an Excerpt of Noah Feldman's 'Cool War'

   Thu, 27 Jun 2013

   happen now that America's post-Cold War engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan have run their course and U.S. attention result, often bad international actors, as the examples of Iran and Syria make clear. China has an independent interest in opposing
5. Iran's Top Leader: Nuclear Solution 'Easy'

   Thu, 27 Jun 2013

   Iran 's supreme leader says a reaching a deal. The remarks by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are his first on the nuclear endorse bolder diplomacy by Iran if talks resume with world saying "the solution to Iran 's nuclear case is an easy sanctions. The West suspects Iran seeks a nuclear weapon, a charge Tehran denies.
6. Will Snowden Join Ranks of Airport Denizens?

   Wed, 26 Jun 2013

   and were forced to turn to the United Nations for help. Iranian human rights activist Zahra Kamalfar spent more than nine famous airport resident was Mehran Karimi Nasseri, an Iranian who spent 18 years inside Terminal 1 of Paris' Charles
7. Financier Marc Rich Dies in Switzerland

   Wed, 26 Jun 2013

   in 1983 after being indicted by a U.S. federal grand jury on more than 50 counts of fraud, racketeering, trading with Iran during the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis and evading more than $48 million in income taxes. Rich remained on the FBI's

Videos

1. 
   Roundtable I: Cyber Security, Syria , and Iran

   Sun, 24 Feb 2013

   computer attacks that ran iran 's nuclear enrichment interesting. Now, the iranians . There's a company with russia. Give the syrian people an opportunity thing, it's a blow to iran if assad falls. Assad has been the ally of iran and hezbollah, terrorist have their shoulders in syria . Hezbollah is fighting in syria . This would be a strategic vote to iran . If assad falls. Our david muir spent a week in iran , in tehran , around the country christiane. The president ahmadinejad conceded that it's been revolutionary guard in iran is now taking on another conversation with the iranian ambassador here, who

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   office, president obama secretly ordered sophisticated attacks of computer attacks that ran iran's nuclear enrichment facilities. We have participated in cyber sabotage. That's what the chinese are saying. And it turns out, what if china

   there be anything wrong if united states was trying to sabotage the iran's nuclear program? Those kind of things happen. Here's the difference, if someone comes into your office and steals your sensitive intellectual property
2. 
   Iran's New President Promises End to Isolation

   Sat, 15 Jun 2013

   Breaking headline from iran this evening. That country has tonight been elected iran 's next president. What does it mean for the u.S. In iran ? A rally today for the president-elect centrist. The key issue for iranians the economy. An economic noose as iran has refused to reveal more program. On the streets of iran just this year, we heard woman and her mother. The iranian people. So many families This new president is an ahmadinejad rival. So, is there any

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   Breaking headline from iran this evening. That country has a new president. A cleric who just a week ago was considered a long shot, has tonight been elected iran's next president. What does it mean for the u.S. In iran ? A rally today for the president-elect hasan rowhani. A 64-year-old moderate cleric who campaigned as a centrist. The key issue for iranians the economy. An economic noose as iran has refused to reveal more of its nuclear program. On the streets of iran just this year, we heard from frustrated iranians , their money, their currency, losing 80% of its value in one year. This young woman and her mother. The iranian people. So many families telling me they can feel those sanctions. I want to bring in jonathan karl tonight, the obama administration responding to these election results. These election results certainly welcome news at the white house. In that statement the administration congratulated the iranian people and noted although this election took place against the backdrop of intimidation, the iranian people overcame those obstacles and showed they wanted to take control of their future. This new president is an ahmadinejad rival. So, is there any hope that there will be a more conciliatory approach to the relationship between the u.S. And iran ? It's important to point out, all of the candidates in this election, including mr. Rowhani ran on platforms in favor of that nuclear program, and no matter how moderate the iranian president is, the real power lies with the unelected clerics. The most important in iran remains the anti-american pro-nuclear program. Jon in for george first thing
3. 
   Iran , US Show Diplomatic Triumph in Wrestling Exposition

   Sat, 18 May 2013

   end syria 's civil war, vowing he rare moment, athletes from iran coming to new york city to recent reporting from inside iran we were told the iranians had been invited to the u Reporter: Our recent trip to iran and that rare access to the share the same stage as the iranians . In the corner jordan burrows. He beat iran for the gold. Even still his name. Soon after, the iranian president waving to the crowd

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   end syria's civil war, vowing he would never step down. To a very rare moment, athletes from iran coming to new york city to compete. During our recent reporting from inside iran we were told the iranians had been invited to the u.S. But no one could tell us if both governments would allow it to happen. Reporter: Our recent trip to iran and that rare access to the streets. You might remember we were there when we heard of something extraordinarily rare, iran and america sharing the same stage. After several requests we were allowed in. At first not all of us. The guard telling us our female producer couldn't go in. She can not come? No. We kept asking and they finally allowed her in, one of the only women in this entire arena where american wrestlers were invited to share the same stage as the iranians . In the corner jordan burrows. He beat iran for the gold. Even still when his name was called there -- chanting his name. Soon after, the iranian president waving to the crowd watching the iranians and the americans on the map. And that nod from the president when he noticed our crew from america. At the time we had been told these wrestlers from iran had been invited to come here. This week they came to new york's grand central station, the first u.S. Appearance by the iranian wrestling team in a decade. As the iranian coach celebrates a victory in that moment, the american coach marking a diplomatic plan. Any time you can use wrestling as the bridge to bring countries like iran and the u.S. Together, it's great. Reporter: That american wrestler jordan was right there. It's a mutual respect between us and iranian wrestlers. Reporter: His message reminding us of a photo and a tweet asking who says iran and america don't get along. Reporter: That team now heading home, their trip shorter than expected. The iranians beat the americans in new york and were to compete again in l.A. The trip cut short, some speculating it was pressure
4. 
   Obama Responds to Critics of Syrian Strategy

   Tue, 18 Jun 2013

   enough about the crisis in syria . Behind all the smiles at what to do over the crisis in syria . In the interview with charlie offer of small arms to the syrian rebels is too little too late president also weighed in on iran and their recent election of I think it says that the iranian people want to move in a different clearly you have a hunger within iran to engage with the international

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   out as we saw not only about edward snowden's revelations but also syria and so much more in an interview released overnight. Our chief white house correspondent jon karl is traveling with the president in ireland. Good morning, jon. Reporter: Good morning, george. As the president wraps up his meetings with world leaders here he is pushing back hard against critics at home saying he's not doing enough about the crisis in syria . Behind all the smiles at the annual summit of the world's economic powers, big disagreement between russia and the united states about what to do over the crisis in syria . In the interview with charlie rose for pbs, president obama lashed out at criho say his offer of small arms to the syrian rebels is too little too late. If you haven't been in the situation room poring through intelligence and meeting directly with our military folks, unless you've been involved in those conversations, then it's kind of hard for you to understand that the complexities of the situation and how we have to not rush into one more war in the middle east. Reporter: The president also weighed in on iran and their recent election of a relatively moderate president. I think it says that the iranian people want to move in a different direction, clearly you have a hunger within iran to engage with the international community in a more positive way. Reporter: And closer to home, president obama defended newly revealed nsa
5. 
   Iran Projects New Power

   Sat, 5 Aug 2006

   focused. On the role that Iran is playing in financing ABC's Jim has more from the Iran in capital. Become. Events Lebanon now. But it's Iranian military support for Hezbollah officials most. They believe Iran has supplied his Mo Lewis Tel Aviv. Do you many Iranians tell us their country is miracle. The official Iranian government position is Morning America Jim shoot ABC Tehran . And help us understand this Iran Hezbollah alliance who before this cease fire. But Iran has also a senator's that region are Sunnis Egypt Jordan Saudi Arabian for Shiites but now has And Iran and much of Iraq Shiites there seemed to

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   any of its citizens go to Israel and Lebanon now. But it's Iranian military support for Hezbollah the concerns US and Israeli officials most. They believe Iran has supplied his Mo Lewis thousands of missiles from the short range Katyusha rockets. Two more sophisticated long range guided missiles like the one that disabled an Israeli warship and others which it's feared. Could strike into the heart of Israel Tel Aviv. Do you many Iranians tell us their country is too many problems -- -- to worry about Hezbollah. Many is that we have a sick economy he said if we manage to -- every morning would be a miracle. The official Iranian government position is Hezbollah doesn't need Iranian support it can defeat Israel on its own and -- Good Morning America Jim shoot -- ABC -- Tehran . And help us understand this Iran Hezbollah alliance who joined live now from San Diego by political scientist -- -- fellow. At the council on foreign relations author of the new book the Shia revival we thank you for getting up early in the west -- thanks for being with us. -- What extent is Iran involved in all of this we know they're providing the rockets but are they calling the shots. -- probably -- -- -- with Hezbollah very closely. Because Hezbollah would not escalate the war to the next level. Without consulting Iran and Iran would -- very careful about bringing itself in the middle of this conflict you can do you anticipate them then encouraging. A shot in the Tel Aviv. You know I think Iran would not do so very easy the Iran is eager -- as -- it doesn't get destroyed. And the popularity that he has gained with some remaining case before this cease fire. But Iran has also -- a senator's strong signals safe if things get out of hand they may do so but not very easy. OK let's pull out and look at the region as a whole because everything it seems there is connected many of our friends in that region are Sunnis Egypt Jordan Saudi Arabian for years. They contain the Shiites but now has -- And Iran and much of Iraq Shiites there seemed to be rising up is there a huge power shift going on in what does that mean. There -- a power shift going on that we didn't follow these countries like in Iraq also in Lebanon itself as Hezbollah is asserting itself. But across the region was seeing it on and Hezbollah forming an -- says that has pretty much hijacked the Palestinian cause. And I mean what -- -- power shift -- mean for us in Iraq . For example and we just saw yesterday massive rallies. But -- -- -- leading his people it seems to be that what's happening in northern Israel Lebanon is firing up all the Shiites in Iraq what does this mean for American troops. It is it is at risk factor that is very deep cultural and historical ties between Lebanon and Iraq for instance not let us others. I'm he actually comes from rather on -- -- and yet his grand uncle. Was the supreme leader of Iraq of Lebanon's Shiites in the 1960s. So they care very deeply about Lebanon and therefore there is a risk. Your book recommends engaging Iran . These days instead of isolating as his current US policy much the way Henry Kissinger talk to the Chinese -- Ronald Reagan. Talk to the Soviet Union there but those were Communists these are -- hobbyists will that work. What Iran uses religious fanaticism to its advantage but ultimately be much like China of the 1960s it has regional ambitions. And it's. Creating
6. 
   Roundtable I: NSA vs. Edward Snowden

   Sun, 23 Jun 2013

   possible military operations in syria , some kind of military intervention do a bombing campaign of syrian airfields. This is the landing around, receive arms from iran . Unless they are taken out issue in fact middle east, iran . Plus, all sorts of issues to be grabbed by events in syria . I agree with that. The risk, however, is the iran -hezbollah-assad proxy prevails, to tehran , it could give the iranians the upper hand. That's

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   or not the administration is prepared to do a bombing campaign of syrian airfields. This is the landing strips that enable them to move chemical weapons around, move troops around, receive arms from iran . Unless they are taken out, arming the rebels will have limited impact. Is there any way to limit our involvement once we begin trying implement a no-fly zone? I don't think we should go that far. But what we should do, is do the max of indirect help. Provide serious anti-armor, serious anti-aircraft support. But not direct military involvement. Syria is one thing to worry about. We have a much bigger issue in fact middle east, iran . Plus, all sorts of issues in asia with china, and the domestic challenges at home. We don't want american foreign policy to be grabbed by events in syria . I agree with that. The risk, however, is the iran -hezbollah-assad proxy prevails, to tehran , it could give the iranians the upper hand. That's why we should arm them more heavily -- I still don't know what comes next. I want that question answered. What comes next? What's the strategy in syria . If they take out airfields and that doesn't work, and arm the rebels and train and assist and that doesn't work, then what happens? What we have to be prepared for no matter what, be honest and bleak. Looking at years and years of prolonged fighting in syria . There's not going to be a quick ending. There's no going to be a happy ending. Even after assad is ousted. None of that is going to happen. We saw the president with president putin this week. None of that is going to happen unless the russians change their attitude. I agree. Which is why we have to move past the russians. There's not going to be a peaceful transition of power because it seems putin has vetoed three u.N. Security council resolutions on syria . He's watered down many more. We're not going to get cooperation, it's unrealistic. I think richard is right we haven't had a real discussion about the stakes in syria . And the president has to address this issue. Because for all the things she saon the front lines, this is a regional mess. Someone needs to talk through -- we only have 30 seconds left. I have not seen any indication from the president that he is willing to go out there and make a case for intervention in syria . He doesn't want to. With that toe in the water, he's in.
7. 
   Sept. 22, 1980: Iran -Iraq War Begins

   Wed, 9 Jun 2010

   In Iran tonight frank the Ayatollah A military communique on Tehran radio said tonight. But all waterways near the Iranian shores are declared war zones. Iran will not the communique even more fighting tonight Iran London ABC's Bob Xerox warplanes hit at least nine Iranian air bases from to to the outskirts of Tehran . In Tehran tonight president Bonnie in the fight to control Iraq 's only sealing the our number of elements to the Iran Iraq rivalry which give throughout the Arab gulf. The Iranians would define victory primarily

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   no immediate danger. There are however a number of elements to the Iran Iraq rivalry which give rise to serious concern that the fighting could escalate even further. In their respective capitals the two national leaders stand for diametrically opposite views of government. In Tehran the Ayatollah Khomeini threatens to export. Is Islamic revolution to other states. In Baghdad president Saddam Hussein preaches and an Arab socialism which is not run exclusively by religious leaders. Each leader would dearly like to undermine the other. Robert -- -- is a specialist on the region. The Iraqis would define victory in terms of humiliation. But the theocratic -- regime with in Tehran The regime which. For the last year and a half has -- attempting to destabilize every government and throughout the Arab gulf. The Iranians would define victory primarily. In the very modest terms of preserving they're territorial integrity. And preserving. The control of the center over the preferred. For many years each country has been determined to be the dominant force politically and militarily in the Persian gulf. Under the show off it was Iran Under Khomeini however Iran's armed forces are pale shadow of their former selves the best officers have been hurt shot or escaped. Equipment has fallen into disrepair there are no Americans spare parts or maintenance expertise. Most military analysts believe Iraq Which has been pressing Iran all along its common border has a decisive edge Iraq is largely supplied with its military equipment by the Soviet Union. In Iran and Iraq on the battlefield and beyond minority problems inflame the situation. Iranians for the most part are -- Iraqis are Arabs. The majority of Iraq's Muslims are of the same -- -- Ayatollah Khomeini. The ruling power is in the hands of another -- it -- Khomeini whose revolution could be contagious. In Iran In -- is found to be specific scene of the most serious trouble now. One million Iranians are ethnic Arabs this is Iran's oil -- the Arabs are restless want economy. Look to Iraq to support their demands. Iraqis support helps to keep Iran's central government we. It's a golden opportunity to destabilize. The Ayatollah Khomeini. Other Arabs in the region are not I'm happy to see the Ayatollah under stress but at the same time they don't like arguments about territorial change. -- in the region tonight there are a number of Arab efforts underway to mediate the crisis. This issue. This is buried on a full scale war between Iraq and Iran would have far reaching and efficient. And a secretary -- spoke to the United Nations today with Soviet foreign minister Gromyko looking on. The implication that most disturbed observers with the possibility that the superpowers could get dragged in. The Soviets have a friendship treaty with Iraq But relations between Baghdad and Moscow have become -- in recent years for example Iraq condemned the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. A principal American concern is that the Soviets might send troops into Iran under the pretense of helping the Ayatollah. For its part the US has very little leverage with either side -- of course has no relations with -- honest and because of American support for Israel from the Camp David peace treaty. The US has no clothes at all with the Iraq Which is one of camp -- most definitely don't -- -- New York's secretary must be told reporters that the US was seriously concerned about the new situation. And campaigning in California today President Carter added that the US did not plan to take sides. Good take. Position and it's critical that Iran or Iraq stepped into the -- Through the United Nations and through. Two. In the conflict and to minimize and let him. In the past Iran has threatened that if it was attacked by Iraq that the American hostages but somehow they are you worried about that. I've always been concerned about the hostages but not not because. Officials do concede however that at very least this is a distraction for Iran's government and and will most likely delay consideration of the hostages is married owns more ABC news New York.